Shadow
Medium undead, chaotic evil · 2014 rules, SRD 5.1
- Armor Class
- 12
- Hit Points
- 16 (3d8+3)
- Speed
- 40 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (-2) | 14 (+2) | 13 (+1) | 6 (-2) | 10 (+0) | 8 (-1) |
- Skills
- Stealth +4
- Senses
- darkvision 60 ft., passive perception 10
- Languages
- —
- Challenge
- 1/2 (100 XP)
Traits
Amorphous. The shadow can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the shadow can take the Hide action as a bonus action. Its stealth bonus is also improved to +6.
Sunlight Weakness. While in sunlight, the shadow has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws.
Actions
Strength Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) necrotic damage, and the target's Strength score is reduced by 1d4. The target dies if this reduces its Strength to 0. Otherwise, the reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest.
If a non-evil humanoid dies from this attack, a new shadow rises from the corpse 1d4 hours later.
If a non-evil humanoid dies from this attack, a new shadow rises from the corpse 1d4 hours later.
Also in the 2024 rules (SRD 5.2).